Years of Personal Training Experience
3.5 years
Education
Associates in Occupational Therapy
Certifications
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Personal Training Programming Strengths
Sports performance, high-intensity training, body weight/calisthenics, weight loss, long-distance running and mobility
Exercise equipment that you specialize in
Kettlebells, gymnastic rings/TRX, barbell and Indian clubs
Why did you become a personal trainer?
I became a trainer because I believe everyone needs to have at least one physical activity that they enjoy and look forward to doing. I want to help people find what their preferred physical activity is.
Inspirational/motivational quote you live by
“I fear not the lion that is full; I fear the lion that has not yet eaten.”
What motivates you to work hard?
My personal training style is personalized and meaningful. I facilitate just the right amount of challenge to fit my client’s needs and requirements to reach their goals. Above all, I prioritize the safety of my clients and educate on proper body mechanics.
Favorite personal training experience
I had a group of three that I was consistently training and one time they were doing a stair workout. One of the three stopped and began to lament that she was not as good as the other two to which she began to cry. I stopped the training and talked with all three of them. I intervened and told her how much progress she made since she first started. She had never realized how much she had grown and what strengths she had. At that moment, I realized personal training is more than just making personalized workouts. It is also important to address the mental aspect of training.
Favorite healthy food/meal
Baked salmon with spinach salad and sweet potato fries.
Least favorite exercise or muscle to train on self
I don’t have a least favorite muscle, but I avoid using machines and any exercise that requires sitting because the last thing I want to do at the gym is sit.
Favorite way to spend your day off?
Go on a run, spend time with my dog, make a deep-dish pizza, and read.
